Postcode SE21 8HZ is located in a major urban area, within the St Martin's ward of Lambeth in the London region, and forms part of the West Norwood East area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 71.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Norwood East is £78,529 per year. The nearest station is Tulse Hill, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Peabody Hill Wood.
West Norwood East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,826 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
West Norwood East has an average crime rate, with approximately 71.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 10.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Norwood East is £78,529 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 66 ft away from SE21 8HZ.
West Norwood East near SE21 8HZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Tulse Hill located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Tulse Hill | Southern, Thameslink | Walking directions to Tulse Hill |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | West Dulwich | Southeastern, Thameslink | Walking directions to West Dulwich |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | West Norwood | Southern | Walking directions to West Norwood |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Peabody Hill Wood | Medium | Walking directions to Peabody Hill Wood |
| 0.5 mi | St Luke's Memorial Garden | Small | Walking directions to St Luke's Memorial Garden |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 (about £624 per square foot) in St Martin's area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,325 up to £1,970,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £1,970,000 | £560 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £1,442,500 | £640 |
| Terraced | 17 | £620,000 | £640 |
| Flats | 55 | £435,000 | £623 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £442,250 | £1,170,000 | £480,000 |
| 2017 | £405,000 | £1,212,500 | £750,000 |
| 2018 | £392,500 | £705,000 | £482,000 |
| 2019 | £400,000 | £1,100,000 | £612,000 |
| 2020 | £427,500 | £1,240,000 | £1,010,000 |
| 2021 | £420,000 | £1,067,500 | £613,000 |
| 2022 | £407,000 | £865,000 | £910,000 |
| 2023 | £425,000 | £1,100,000 | £835,000 |
| 2024 | £385,000 | £1,250,000 | £813,250 |
| 2025 | £420,000 | £1,450,000 | £661,000 |
| 2026 | £437,500 | £1,004,000 | £608,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £576 | £618 | £574 |
| 2017 | £597 | £652 | £567 |
| 2018 | £655 | £536 | £538 |
| 2019 | £616 | £435 | £535 |
| 2020 | £622 | £569 | £540 |
| 2021 | £596 | £617 | £547 |
| 2022 | £643 | £679 | £590 |
| 2023 | £653 | £638 | £647 |
| 2024 | £647 | £634 | £568 |
| 2025 | £628 | £595 | £646 |
| 2026 | £690 | £834 | £617 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SE21 8HZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2026 | Flat 5, 58, Thurlow Park Road, London, SE21 8HZ | Flats | Leasehold | £425,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 68H, Thurlow Park Road, London, SE21 8HZ | Flats | Leasehold | £315,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | Flat 4, 48, Thurlow Park Road, London, SE21 8HZ | Flats | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2025 | Flat 1, 58, Thurlow Park Road, London, SE21 8HZ | Flats | Leasehold | £465,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 11, Pagoda Grove, London, SE27 9BA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £865,000 |
In the SE21 8HZ postcode area, located within West Norwood East, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SE21 8HZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Tinder Box Foord & Wine | 4 Station Rise, London, SE27 9BW | Walking directions to The Tinder Box Foord & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 351 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9BQ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | G7 Speed | 200A Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AU | Walking directions to G7 Speed |
| 0.3 mi | News Booze & Food | 256 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AJ | Walking directions to News Booze & Food |
| 0.3 mi | Low Cost Food & Wine | Norwood Road, London, SE27 9BQ | Walking directions to Low Cost Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Lambeth district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SE21 8HZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Georgina Kate Berriman
St Martin's - Elected 7 May 2026
Jeremy Darryl Isaacs
St Martin's - Elected 7 May 2026
Helen Hayes
Dulwich and West Norwood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SE21 8HZ records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around SE21 8HZ in West Norwood East is £510,000 (about £624 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to SE21 8HZ, including Rosemead Preparatory School, The Elmgreen School (Good) and Oakfield Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SE21 8HZ is Tulse Hill in TfL zone 3, about 320 m away, serving the Southern and Thameslink lines.
SE21 8HZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,826 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Dulwich and West Norwood covering SE21 8HZ is Helen Hayes (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Georgina Kate Berriman (Labour Party) and Jeremy Darryl Isaacs (Green Party).